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Words That Persuade is a free printable Grade 4 English worksheet on how a writer's word choice pushes the reader, aligned to Common Core standard RI.4.8. It prints 8 questions with an answer key on its own sheet of paper, in 25 versions that each ask different questions, so no two students in the class work from the same page. Print it from the browser or download it as a PDF — no account, no email.

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Words That Persuade

RI.4.8

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1.An advertisement says: "Amazing! Amazing! Amazing! Try Crunchos cereal today!" Why does it say "amazing" three times?
  • A.The writer could not think of another word
  • B.Repeating it makes the cereal stick in your mind
  • C.To tell you the price
2.A flyer says: "Nine out of ten cats prefer Purrfect food." What is the flyer hoping you will think?
  • A.That cats should not eat
  • B.That cats dislike Purrfect food
  • C.That your cat would prefer Purrfect food too
3.An advertisement says: "New and improved Sparkle soap!" Why does it say "new and improved"?
  • A.To tell you it is an old soap
  • B.To make you think it is better than before
  • C.To explain how to use soap
4.An advertisement says: "You deserve the best. You deserve CloudSoft pillows." How does it try to persuade you?
  • A.By giving the price of the pillows
  • B.By flattering you so you feel you should treat yourself
  • C.By listing what pillows are made of
5.An advertisement says: "Top scientists choose BrightPaste toothpaste." Why does it mention scientists?
  • A.To make the toothpaste seem trustworthy
  • B.To tell you scientists made the advertisement
  • C.To explain what toothpaste is
6.An advertisement says: "Hurry — only three days left to buy Glowpens!" Why does it say "hurry"?
  • A.To push you to buy quickly before you think it over
  • B.To say the store is closing for good
  • C.To tell you Glowpens are slow to dry
7.A flyer says: "Don't be the only child without a Skyflyer kite!" How does it try to persuade you?
  • A.By telling a story about kites
  • B.By giving facts about wind
  • C.By making you worry about being left out
8.A notice says: "FREE gift with every Starbright lamp!" Why is the word "FREE" in capitals?
  • A.Because capitals are needed for every gift
  • B.Because the lamp costs nothing
  • C.To catch your eye and make the offer seem too good to miss

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Answer key — Words That Persuade

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  1. 1.Repeating it makes the cereal stick in your mind
  2. 2.That your cat would prefer Purrfect food too
  3. 3.To make you think it is better than before
  4. 4.By flattering you so you feel you should treat yourself
  5. 5.To make the toothpaste seem trustworthy
  6. 6.To push you to buy quickly before you think it over
  7. 7.By making you worry about being left out
  8. 8.To catch your eye and make the offer seem too good to miss

Last reviewed 2026-09-05. Aligned to RI.4.8 of the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts.